All I can think of to say is THANK YOU, Amy and Jocey! You two are helping us ramp up that pretty factor in our lives, AND saving countless trees in the process, now that we don’t have to go and carve our names in actual trees anymore! Thank goodness, because that is soooo 50s! Plus, with Earth Day ’round the corner, this is exactly the kind of thing we need.

Oooh, did I mention the color combination options? Because there are many, and they are AWESOME.

It was extremely fun to make this. Which I know sounds ridiculous, but it was, it really was.

So, want a piece of this interactive graphic action? Who am I kidding, of course you do! Click here to create your own custom heart + arrow monogram right now, over on the Wedding Chicks blog!

In the meantime, check out some photos Amy took depicting all the cool stuff you can do with your custom monogram (ideas included below: invitations, envelopes, labels, menus and table numbers):

He’s just an adorable little reminder that Easter fast approaches! It’s THIS Sunday, April 4, as if you didn’t know. I love Easter, for myriad reasons… the main one is coming up in the next post, today. But a huge reason I love it is because, every year, we celebrate by heading out to my Aunt and Uncle’s house, and eating ham and turkey and sweet potatoes and carrot cake (or pudding, maybe?) and all that other fare synonymous with Easter… as well as with Christmas and Thanksgiving. (It’s interesting how all those holidays sort of share the same meal. Why change up a good thing, I guess. Though it’s not that good. Though I’ve never had a food dream – which seems odd now that I’m writing it out – I feel confident that it wouldn’t involve turkey and ham.)

Next find is from yvestown: an Easter bunny cozy! I have much love for this.

I am adoring the heck out of these vintage Easter labels from Suzee Que. She’s constantly uploading such fun and lovely labels. It’s always a thrill to check in and see what she’s got. In fact, I’ve got a post involving her labels coming up in the very near future that I KNOW, absolutely KNOW, you’re gonna go apes*** over.

And, finally, Mowielicious brings us home with some of the most delicious looking things I think I’ve ever seen. Though, I should disclose that Cadbury Mini Eggs and macarons are kind of my favorite things going in this world, edible wise.

Have you heard about this? I got sooo excited when I learned of it – Heather and Kimberly announced on LA Style Unveiled that the amazing Jill Thomas of Jill Thomas Photography is offering one seriously lucky couple a Free Engagement Session!

Not only can you win a free engagement session with Jill Thomas, but first prize also includes a style and design consult for the session courtesy of Amorology Weddings. Woweewawa!

So, what do I have to do, Alison?

Well, do you have any oranges handy?

Because all you need to do is send in a photo of yourself with those oranges, and describe what a “perfect date” would be for you and your beloved. (I love contests like this; so heartwarming and fun, and this one in particular makes me dream about my recent trip to California!)

It all ends this Sunday on Valentine’s Day, so visit LA Style Unveiled for more details!

Now, here’s some more of Jill’s brilliant work to get you inspired…

I LOVE the hankies!!! What a fabulous touch. You could even embroider your own for a truly personalized look!

I adore the vintage inspired threads worn by the lovely ladies in this shoot. Their ensembles lend to the romantic, delicate feel of the shoot.

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I love the style of dress in these photographs so much, that I’ve gathered up a few looks from – where else – Anthro, that I thought might help you to complete the look.

Oh, hello again! I didn’t see you there. Back for thirds, I see. Well, you’re in for some good news, buddy. I think it’s safe to say I’ve had a 1 – 2 – 3 PUNCH of post prettiness as far as pretty posts go these days. (If I do say so myself.) And my excitement level about this third one is off the charts…

Speaking of charts (yeah, I just did that), how perfect are these for getting in the Valentine’s Day spirit? They’re Love Charts, loosely and lovingly adapted from your typical doctor’s eye chart… AND I LOVE THEM.

I have these free printables, but I haven’t yet created something as darling as this satchel (above) I discovered while flipping through designinglee‘s photostream (which I found while perusing some craft photostreams – talk about inspiration overload, by the way).

Look what else she did with it! This girl is officially one of my soul sistas.

I know you want to know how to get your hands on this, and I’m excited to tell you! Good relationship, we have here. It’s from ink-bloom! Go ahead, check them out. You get the free printable when you sign up for their emails!!! I am so plugging them for free right now. How nice am I?

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So, I hope y’all are having yourselves a fabulous Friday thus far. However, if that’s not exactly how you’d describe your day, then I’m betting this will cheer you right up…

I found this remarkably beautiful, drool-inducing Valentine’s Day dessert buffet – created by the amazing Amy Atlas – during what turned out to be a very exciting visit to the ultimate foodie mecca, Hostess with the Mostess.

I’m a big fan of Amelia Lyon’s work. I’ve featured her before, in one of my favorite wedding photography posts so far.

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And now, a little Bakerella love…

Wanna give someone in your life a big ol’ KISS? Let me recommend Bakerella’s Hershey-but-actually-Oreo Kisses! It’s a sort of hybrid delight, that you’re gonna like. I guarantee it. But I can’t guarantee you’re gonna like the way you look if you eat too many. So make sure you give ‘em away, mostly.

Isn’t this super? They look like Hershey’s Kisses… they act like Hershey’s Kisses… but they taste like… well I don’t know what they taste like because I haven’t yet made them. But the answer’s probably good.

Take a trip on over to Bakerella, and try your hand at these Kiss-tastic treats.

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Hey, guess what?

HERE’S ONE MORE!

A pretty printable – for freeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!

These beautiful DIY favor labels are sooooo perfect if you place them on one of my favorite things in the whole wide world: brown paper bags! (Yes, you’re right – I’m easily pleased.)

I found these printable labels on Flights of Fancy, a lovely blog brought to you by the Betsywhite Stationery Boutique. It’s focus is on – you guessed it – wedding stationery. GOT TO LOVE that.

Here are the tools you’ll need to make your own:

- brown paper lunch bags from the grocery store (if you go to Michael’s you’ll find them, too, but they’re a little bit pricier than those at the grocery store)

Instead, let’s start with the loveliest free printable V-Day postcard you’ve ever seen. I’m assuming. Because this is pretty freakin’ lovely, and I haven’t been this ticked by a postcard picture in YEARS. Thank you, Wedding Chicks, for this masterpiece theater! Go get it here!